Are You Left-Brained or Right-Brained?

An interactive quiz! Let's take a step (or two) away from the computer.

Our thoughts, personalities and actions all utilise a different part of our brain. In the most general context these differences are categorised into the left- or right-brain. We all use both parts of our brains, but some actions are more dominantly controlled by the left side of our brains while others are more dominantly controlled by the right side. Which side of the brain is more dominant in you?

1

First let's get you out of your chair. Take six steps. Which foot did you take your first step with?

Left.

Right.

2

Since you're up (hope you didn't sit back down!), stand on one foot. Which foot are you standing on?

Left.

Right.

3

Next, open a drawer (or a door if you aren't near a drawer. Which hand did you use?

Left.

Right.

4

Sit back down. Cross your legs. Which leg is on top?

Left.

Right.

5

Are you right-handed or left-handed?

Right-handed.

Left-handed.

6

Are you organised?

Yes.

Not really.

7

Do you prefer multiple-choice questions or open-ended questions?

Multiple-choice.

Open-ended.

8

Do you like math?

Yes.

No.

9

Do you speak more than two languages well?

Yes.

No.

10

Do you consider yourself creative (artistic or musical)?

Yes.

No.

11

When you are given a couple of tasks, do you complete them one at a time in an order, or do you do them randomly, sometimes flipping between all of them?